An op-ed article says a national energy debate has captivated politicians, economists and the media this spring as the enormous impact of oilsands development on numerous facets of Canadian society shines a harsh light on historic political and regional differences in a large, resource-rich country. Article references Andrew Leach.

Kyle Murray says cross border shopping by Canadians isn’t going away anytime soon.

Andrew Leach analyzes green marketing campaigns like home solar systems, concluding ones offered by companies like Calgary’s Enmax save homeowners no money on electricity bills. A similar story also aired on 660 News.

Article breaks down NDP leader Thomas Mulcair’s recent “Dutch disease” comments about the oilsands. Andrew Leach is quoted.

Mention Canada, and images of Mounties, maple syrup or possibly Montreal are most likely to spring to mind. But the country is sitting on the second-largest oil reserves in the world. Its extraction could lead to great wealth - but it also raises environmental concerns. The piece quotes Andrew Leach.

Adam Finn talks about Northlands asking the public pick the replacement name for Capital EX. Adam Finn also appears in the same story on Global TV and on CTV Edmonton.

Richard Dixon says NDP leader Thomas Mulcair’s theory that the oilsands is driving Canadian manufacturing out of business is simplistic.

No one seemed to mourn the end of the Capital Ex brand Thursday, as Northlands announced plans to rename the popular summer fair through a public contest and vote. Adam Finn gives expert comment in the story.

Expensive solar panels have always been touted as economical in the long term, but Andrew Leach is questioning that logic after crunching some numbers.

Mike Percy is part of an Edmonton AM business panel discussing attempted takeover of CP Rail stocks by a New York investment group.